What Charlotte Mason Elementary School Looks LikeThe Charlotte Mason Method of homeschooling gives elementary children plenty of opportunities to grow and explore as they learn about a wide variety of subjects.Sonya ShaferHomeschool Planning, Charlotte Mason Method
What Charlotte Mason Preschool Looks LikeCharlotte Mason homeschooling is incredibly effective for a preschool child. Here's an overview of what to focus on and what to expect as you homeschool your preschooler the Charlotte Mason way.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Homeschool Planning, Preschool1 Comment
How the Parent Guides a Charlotte Mason Math LessonIn a Charlotte Mason math lesson, the parent is like a guide who helps the child along. Richele joins Sonya to explain how you can guide your child to a firm understanding of math.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Math1 Comment
The Difference Between Bible Lessons and Family DevotionsIf you're already doing family devotions, why should you also add Bible lessons to your schedule? Sonya shares some great reasons to give your children both.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Bible1 Comment
Did You Have a Good Homeschool Year?Four ways to know you've had a good homeschool year as you evaluate the end of a school year and look forward to the next.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Education Is, Encouragement5 Comments
8 Reasons to Include Enrichment Subjects in Your Homeschool ScheduleEnrichment subjects are a wonderful way to add beauty to your homeschool day. Here are eight reasons you shouldn't skip them.Sonya ShaferHomeschool Planning, Art, Music, Literature, Charlotte Mason Method
Am I Doing Enough Nature Study?Are you doing enough nature study? You might already be doing more than you think.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Nature Study
20 Ideas for Indoor Nature StudyCan't get outside because of the weather? Not much nature around you? Here are 20 ways you can bring the nature indoors.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Nature Study
Staying Safe in NatureNature is beautiful, but sometimes it can be dangerous. How can you protect yourself? Karen Smith provides reassurance and some strategies for staying safe.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Nature Study
Respecting Others While Doing Nature StudyDo you have a child who loves to run and shout? How can you teach that child to respect others and not scare away the nature when you're outside?Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Nature Study
What to Put in a Nature JournalDoes a blank nature journal intimidate you? Do you wonder when you should have your child record his findings? Karen and Sonya answer your questions nature journals.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Nature Study
How to Balance Science Lessons with Nature StudyFind out what the difference is between science lessons and nature study, and how to balance the two in a Charlotte Mason homeschool.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Nature Study, Science
How to Do Nature Study with PreschoolersThe preschool and Kindergarten years are a perfect time to cultivate a child's natural love for God's creation outdoors!Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Nature Study1 Comment
How Can I Get Started with Nature Study?Here's how you can get started with Charlotte Mason nature study without overwhelming yourself or your children.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Nature Study
How to Encourage Interest in Nature StudyWhat's the best way to encourage your child's interest in nature study? Sonya and Karen share some ideas to help you.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Nature Study
The Life of the Math LessonLearn how a Charlotte Mason approach to math breathes life into lessons and keeps things interesting.Richele BaburinaCharlotte Mason Method, Math2 Comments
3 Principles from Charlotte Mason’s SchedulesHere's what we can learn from Charlotte Mason's class schedules to help us create our own homeschool plans.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Homeschool Planning
How to Spot a Great Picture BookSonya is joined by Sarah from Read-Aloud Revival to talk about how you can spot a great picture book to read to your little ones.Sonya ShaferBooks & Resources, Charlotte Mason Method, Living Books, Preschool
Narration with Special ChallengesSarah Mackenzie of Read-Aloud Revival joins Sonya to discuss tweaking narration when your child has special needs or special challenges.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Special Needs, Narration4 Comments
The Discipline of Good Habits in the Charlotte Mason Math LessonYou'll be surprised at just how many good habits you can form in your child with a well-taught math lesson!Richele BaburinaCharlotte Mason Method, Habits, Math2 Comments
Help! My Child Wants to Read Twaddle!What should you do if your child wants to read twaddle? Sonya and Laura share some ideas for steering your child toward the good stuff.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Living Books, Literature
Who Was Charlotte Mason?The story of Charlotte Mason, how she revolutionized education, and how her legacy impacts homeschooling today.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method
How Chores Prepare Children for LifeJoin Sonya and Karen for a conversation about how you can prepare children for adult life through chores, and what chores are appropriate for which ages.Sonya ShaferParenting, Charlotte Mason Method, Habits
8 Words That Make All the DifferenceCharlotte Mason believed in the potential of every human person. And she summed up that belief in eight words.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Encouragement1 Comment
5 Books to Help You Grow as a Charlotte Mason Homeschool ParentFive books that will help you grow in your role as a Charlotte Mason homeschool parent.Sonya ShaferParenting, Charlotte Mason Method
A Christmas MeditationSonya shares a meditation on Isaiah 9:6 to encourage you all year to trust in our good Father.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Seasonal Inspiration7 Comments
How to Grow in Nature JournalingYou can learn to add illustrations to your nature journal! Richele Baburina joins Sonya with some practical tips that will inspire you to get started.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Nature Study, Art
Can You Nature Journal If You’re Not Artistic?Can you keep a nature journal if you are not artistic? Sonya and Karen are self-proclaimed not artistic people, and they have some ideas for you.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Nature Study2 Comments
The Atmosphere of the Charlotte Mason Math LessonRichele shares how Charlotte Mason math lessons help you retain a child's happy relationship with math—and a healthy relationship between you and your child.Richele BaburinaCharlotte Mason Method, Math4 Comments
Getting Started with Charlotte Mason MathRichele Baburina joins Sonya for an overview of Charlotte Mason math lessons.Sonya ShaferMath, Charlotte Mason Method4 Comments
Habits Q & A: Avoiding Pressuring a Child; When to Move on to a New HabitSonya answers questions about how to know when you're pressuring a child too much, and how to know when it's time to move on to a new habit.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Habits, Parenting
How to Prepare a Charlotte Mason LessonHere are five things to think about when preparing a Charlotte Mason lesson.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Homeschool Planning
4 Roles of a Charlotte Mason TeacherWhat is your role as the teacher in a Charlotte Mason homeschool? Here are four things you're responsible to do for your child.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method1 Comment
Patience for the Homeschool JourneySonya is joined by Laura Pitney for an encouraging conversation about having patience as our children grow step by step.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Encouragement, Parenting
Habits Q & A: Habit Training with Young ChildrenWhat can you do to establish good habits in the toddler and preschool years?Sonya ShaferParenting, Charlotte Mason Method, Habits, Preschool1 Comment
What Is Twaddle?How did Charlotte herself define twaddle, and what was she warning us about?Sonya ShaferLiving Books, Charlotte Mason Method58 Comments
Is Charlotte Mason Enough for Older Students?Does the Charlotte Mason method provide enough challenge or rigor as children get older? Amber O'Neal Johnston joins Sonya for an encouraging conversation.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, High School
What Makes Learning Stick?When you understand the difference between word memory and mind memory, it can revolutionize your home school.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Education Is14 Comments
Habits Q & A: Bad Influences and Busy SchedulesWhat do you do when an outside influence or a busy schedule threatens to sabotage your habit-training efforts?Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Habits, Parenting2 Comments
If Charlotte Mason Were Your Life CoachHere are 10 things Charlotte Mason would model for you and inspire you to do if she were your life coach.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Encouragement2 Comments
Nature Study with Bird FeedersA look at the types of bird feeders you can use to attract birds to your backyard for nature study.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Nature Study
3 Tips for a Successful Charlotte Mason Homeschool YearHere are three tips to help you have a successful year homeschooling the Charlotte Mason way.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Homeschool Planning
Habits Q & A: Helping a Timid Child and Habits While MovingSonya answers questions about how to help a timid child gain confidence and how to keep up with good habits while you're moving.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Habits, Parenting
Balancing Willpower with GraceSonya and Laura talk about how to balance pushing through with willpower and giving yourself grace.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Encouragement1 Comment
How to Ease into Formal Lessons in First GradeYour child has turned six and you're ready to start homeschooling first grade the Charlotte Mason way. How do you start formal lessons?Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Homeschool Planning14 Comments
Worship: Core Values of Charlotte MasonCharlotte Mason believed that worship was a part of our whole life, not just formal Bible studies.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method2 Comments
4 Steps to Great Nature StudyKaren Smith joins Sonya to share four steps to great nature study.Sonya ShaferScience, Charlotte Mason Method, Nature Study
Habits Q & A: How to Break a Bad HabitSonya shares some practical tips for breaking a bad habit the Charlotte Mason way.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, Habits, Parenting4 Comments
History Streams in the Simply Charlotte Mason History CurriculumHow the Simply Charlotte Mason history curriculum gives students a global perspective and helps them learn to be good neighbors.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method, History5 Comments
Responsibility: Core Values of Charlotte MasonAs a person, your child has one chief responsibility.Sonya ShaferCharlotte Mason Method2 Comments